Screenwriter/Producer
About
Best known for her hit film The Wedding Planner, starring Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey and based on her original screenplay, Pam Falk has written screenplays for Disney Feature Animation, DreamWorks, New Line Cinema, Pearl Studios, Revolution Studios, Skydance, Sony Pictures, Touchstone, Warner Bros., and Working Title with acclaimed producer Lindsay Doran (Sense and Sensibility, Stranger Than Fiction). Falk adapted two books for Universal Studios and developed TV pilots for ABC, Fox and the CW. She’s also worked on projects with Ashton Kutcher, Vin Diesel, Salma Hayek, Jessica Alba and Sandra Bullock. When not at her keyboard, you can find Pam salsa dancing or walking her weiner dogs.Noteworthy
- 30-year industry veteran
- 25 years as part of a top romantic comedy writing team
- Written/sold pitches for all genres, including Comedy, RomCom, Feature Animation
- Neurodivergent friendly
- Certified feng-shui practitioner specializing in creative, work spaces
PITCH TO KILL | ONE-ON-ONE SESSION
A successful writer must possess polished pitching skills, professional meeting manners, and the ability to communicate their ideas in a clear and entertaining way. Pam will share a career’s worth of her best-kept secrets with you and help you craft a pitch that kills in the room.
- One-Page with Personal Introduction, Logline & Summary
GENERAL | ONE-ON-ONE SESSION
Pam tailors each session to address your particular challenges and goals, providing targeted guidance to help advance your screenwriting career. Choose from topics including career advice, creating effective writing routines, story development, story structure, writing three-dimensional characters and more.
- One-Page with Personal Introduction & What You Hope To Gain From the Session
POWER UP YOUR FIRST 10 PAGES | ONE-ON-ONE SESSION
The first ten pages of your screenplay are crucial. They set the stage, introduce your characters, and determine whether your reader reads on or tosses your script in the reject pile. Pam will provide a detailed analysis of your opening pages for solid story structure, charismatic characters, and help you transform your work into a can’t-put-down page-turner that will move your screenplay up the ladder instead of off.
- One-Page Personal Introduction, Logline & First Ten Pages of Your Script
TEAM SPIRIT: CONQUERING YOUR CO-WRITER CONFLICTS | ONE-ON-ONE SESSION
Co-writing is a complicated relationship. Some would say it’s akin to a marriage. In this specialty session, you’ll elevate your writing partnership with guidance from Pam, who, for over 25 years, worked side-by-side with her writing partner in one of the top romantic comedy writing teams in the business – encountering every creative (and non-creative) conflict imaginable. Learn conflict resolution techniques, establish effective communication protocols, and create systems that leverage both partners’ strengths. By transforming creative differences into collaborative triumphs, you’ll be able to build a sustainable partnership that enhances both your scripts and your career.
- One-Page Personal Introduction & What You Hope to Gain From the Session
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FAQ
You don't get a second chance to make a great first impression when it comes to buyers and reps. Next-Level Scribe mentors will share with you what they learned on their way to the top, which, in turn, can fast-track your success. In addition to setting goals for you and showing you how to achieve them, Next-Level Scribe mentors know the producers, agents, managers, studio and production executives you want to be in business with. If they determine your project is market ready, Next-Level Scribe mentors can introduce you to and/or set up meetings with buyers and reps, at no extra cost. One recent example: 1) After a writer booked a session with Next-Level Scribe mentor Pam Falk (The Wedding Planner), Falk set up meetings for her with managers and producers.
First, find the mentor you want to work with. Next, select one of their sessions that best describes what you’d like to work on (e.g., pitching, story development, rewriting, career counseling, etc.). Then find a date and time on their calendar that works with your schedule. Once booked, you will be sent a Zoom link to connect with your mentor on the chosen date.
Reviews are just one factor to consider when selecting a mentor. It's important to find a mentor who is a good fit for your individual needs and goals. Read each mentor's session descriptions, watch their videos if available and review their bios and notations before booking.
Yes. Even though mentors are busy with their own projects, email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to see if the mentor can accommodate you.
Next-Level Scribe sessions are catered to your specific project and/or situation. And because sessions are live (and not pre-recorded like a MasterClass or BBC Maestro) you are able to interact with your mentor one-on-one, ask questions and receive real-time feedback. You're also establishing a viable, Hollywood contact who has the ability to introduce you to others in the industry, when the time is right.
Come prepared to work; have a notepad and pens at the ready, silence your phone, and prepare a list of questions.
Recording/filming the mentor is strictly forbidden and against our Terms of Use. Note: Your session will be preserved (recorded) by your mentor via Zoom and kept on file in case of any needed follow-up clarifications. A transcript of your one-on-one session will be made available to you within 48 hours.
Most mentors offer a 15-minute follow- up session as an option. If you just have a follow-up question regarding your session, you can email it to us and we will forward your email to your mentor for a response.
There is no extra charge if you want your writing partner to be on the Zoom call. Just be sure to let us know ahead of time so we can notify your mentor before your session.
We believe you should learn from the pros rather than screenwriting books and gurus. Not only can Next-Level Scribe mentors take you much further much faster, they also can give you tools beyond the basic principles you might find in a how-to book. You can learn how to outline a feature or pilot, write dynamic scenes, and create a killer logline and compelling synopsis. If you already have a first draft, Next-Level Scribe mentors can read your script and tell you what’s working and what’s not and how to fix it.
You can reschedule a session a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the session start time. For any cancellations within 48 hours of the session start time, the session will be automatically forfeited along with the session fee, as there are no refunds. All cancellations or requests to cancel or reschedule a session must be made in writing by emailing [email protected].
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